PIO Card

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to share the experience about the PIO process for my minor kid. I have been following through the posts from the day i applied the application @ SFO. I was expecting at least minimum of 4 weeks time to receive the PIO approved.

I do check the status daily at the CKGS site and did the same today (12/4/2014) too

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Your application has been submitted at The Indian Embassy/Consulate for further processing. 11/17/2014
Your application is in process. Your tracking id is USA YYYY ZZZ 11/17/2014
Your application has been received and will be submitted subject to verification. 11/17/2014
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When i did check my email today i was surprised to see two emails from the CKGS regarding my application status

Email 1:
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Your completed application has been recieved from the Indian Embassy/Consulate and is being sorted.
Your application will be ready for collection from our Application Centre on next working day during the collection time specified on our website for your location. Kindly carry your identity proof and copy of payment receipt for collection of documents.
In case you have applied for courier or postal service, we will despatch the same within 24 working hours.
Kindly note the Tracking ID of your application USAxxxxxxxx. You can track your application using this number on our website www.in.ckgs.us.
With Regards,
CKGS Team
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Email 2:
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Your application has been despatched by post/courier on 12/4/2014 2:04:13 PM.
Your AWB No. is xxxxxxxxxx.
Kindly note the Tracking ID of your application USAxxxxxxx. You can track your application using this number on our website www.in.ckgs.us.
With Regards,
CKGS Team
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I checked the fedex tracking and it is scheduled to reach my home tomorrow (12/5/2014). So it took totally 17 days for my PIO application to be approved and dispatched.

I am extremely happy and looks like the @SFO has picked up pace in processing the PIO applications.

Thanks to everyone who have shared their experiences and they were very valuable.